A Swinging Success: Recapping the 2024 Atascadero Police Golf Tournament

What an incredible day! We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights and success of the 13th Annual Atascadero Police Charity Golf Tournament. Thanks to the generous support of our community, sponsors, and participants, this year’s tournament raised over $35,000 for youth programs in the Atascadero area.

A Day of Golf and Generosity

The sold out tournament, held at the picturesque Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles, was a resounding success. We were joined by enthusiastic golfers, community supporters, and volunteers who came together for a day of fun and philanthropy. The event featured a spirited round of golf, culminating in a lively raffle and silent auction with a fantastic array of prizes.

Winning Teams & Awards

This year’s top teams took home rounds of golf, trophies and bragging rights for the year. We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 tournament:

  • Lowest Gross:
    • 1st – Lee Swindell, Rob Grant, Jeff Townsend & Kurt Kennedy
    • 2nd – Joe Davis, Jay Salas, Jon Arnold & Jeremy Gearhart
    • 3rd – Seth Hughes, Warren Pittenger, Cameron Silzer & Brad Wright
  • Lowest Net:
    • 1st – Robert Cudworth, Aaron Schafer & 2 ringers
    • 2nd – Matt Aanerud, Mike Aanerud, Mark Aanerud & Rene Vasquez
    • 3rd – Fabian Muro, Chandler Muro, Ethan Muro & Miken Bonilles
  • Highest Score:
    • Mike McGrath, Scott Mace, James Merrick & Mike Porter

Photo Evidence

The success of the tournament was captured in our photo gallery, showcasing the day’s highlights, from the action on the course to the joyous moments during the raffle and auction. Thank you to our dedicated photographers for catching the action. Click through the gallery below to relive the excitement and see some familiar faces from the event.

Impact of the Funds Raised

The $35,000 raised will have a profound impact on our youth programs. These funds will support various initiatives, including:

  • The Luca Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Program: Providing financial assistance to deserving local students pursuing higher education in the fields of criminal justice and public service.
  • Equipment and Resources: Supporting North County youth sports, recreation programs and extracurricular activities.
  • ECHO Birthday Program & Holiday Programs: Ensuring children from in-need families and foster youth receive toys and essentials during the holiday season.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Volunteers

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our title sponsors, West Coast Towing, Pro Tow, and Cal Coast Construction, as well as all our event sponsors and volunteers. The APF could not do it without you. Your generosity and dedication play a crucial role in the success of our initiatives and in making a positive difference in our community.

Looking Forward

The 13th Annual Atascadero Police Charity Golf Tournament was a memorable event filled with community spirit and generosity. We are already looking forward to next year’s APF tournament and hope to see even more participants join us in supporting our youth programs.

Thank you once again to everyone who made this event a success. Together, we continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in our Atascadero community.

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